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New driviNg lawsChanges made to prevent more teen injuries and deaths BY caitlin kennedYStaff Writer

A Southside student was recently involved in a car accident while not wearing a seat belt. She was ejected from the car and died from her

injuries. Because of tragedies like this one, teenagers are facing new restrictions on how and when they can drive. Those under 18 are no longer allowed to text or talk on the phone while driving, new curfew times are in effect as of July 1, 2009, and the age to receive your license and/or permit has been raised. Teens must also wait a longer period of time before allowing passengers under 18 in the car. Changes come as a result of statistics showing that teen drivers have, by far, the highest crash rates of all drivers. This new law is aimed at

reducing the number of teen crash-related injuries and fatalities. Year after year, traffic crashes continue to be the #1 killer of teenagers, taking approximately 6,000 young lives (ages 15-19) each year and injuring more than one-half million more across the country. In 2007, in Indiana alone, 153 teens were killed and more than 700 sustained life-long, incapacitating injuries. A complete list of teen driving law changes is on page two of this issue.

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DouBle Vision: While the school construction is hot and heavy right now, come spring, the beauty of the two additions will be greatly noticable. Father Wilmoth is heading the process to raise money for the chapel.

Now & LaterThe usual challenges of maneuvering

around the halls of Roncalli have been magnified to start off the school year because of construction on the school

addition and the new chapel. The initial vision of adding a chapel and expanding the school offices began 10 years ago, but the first time this plan was drawn out and became a reality was last year. Roncalli High School chaplain, Father James Wilmoth, is heading the “Let us Pray” campaign, which collects funds to build the new chapel. Last fall’s annual fund drive spring-boarded the construction plan. “We had already had the idea from last year’s annual fund…to build what will be the administrative wing.”

Contrary to popular belief, the slow economy actually made both of these construction projects possible. Father Wilmoth was enthusiastic about the construction of the chapel, but the Roncalli board of directors and the finance council thought it might be too expensive. Thankfully, the contractors came back with a bid much lower than expected. “They predicted that if we would have waited on this, it would have cost us between $250,000 and $300,000 more to do the chapel.” The cost savings, along with Father’s persistence, finally made the idea become a reality. The leaders behind this project, aside from Father Wilmoth, include RHS president Joe

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To the Readers...

BY c.j. allard & Blake StegemillerCo-Editors-in Chief

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Welcome back Rebels! Another summer full of good weather,

family, fun and relaxation becomes a part of our past while the 2009-2010 school year advances to the foreground of our attention. The Rebel Review has undergone many changes over the two months away from school- most notably the promotion of Blake Stegemiller and C.J. Allard to Co-Editors-in-Chief. In addition, as you will notice in this and following editions of the paper, the Rebel Review has changed styles. The paper is leaving the traditional format of congested pages with lines dividing individual stories, to a much more modern layout with more appealing graphics and more white space separating stories as to better captivate readers. As for the staff, seven returning writers will bring much needed leadership and experience to the 14 new members. Already, the staff is gelling well together and it appears that the Rebel Review will be better than ever. One complaint that we receive often is the lack of timeliness because the paper only comes out once a month. Thankfully, that will change this year with the addition of our new website. The site (www.rebelreview.org) will allow the staff to break news to you as soon as it occurs. In addition, because of our large staff, some stories and pictures that could not fit into the paper will be put online for students, staff and parents’ enjoyment. The Rebel Review looks forward to a great year. Have a wonderful, sun-splashed, God-filled ’09-’10 year!

BY c.j. allardCo-editor-in Chief

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Eight years after the tragedy that struck our nation, many are still mourning the loved ones they lost. Two Roncalli students have their own vivid memories of the day.

annoying facebookFacebook can be fun, but the site sometimes brings out annoying tendencies. See if you fall into one of these categories.

parking painsAdjusting to the ongoing construction projects, Rebels must alter both their parking and driving habits. Students discuss the changes and offer perspectives.

michael vickRebel students and staff voice their opinion in the case of NFL player and convicted felon Michael Vick. Should he be allowed to play in the NFL given the seriousness of his crimes?

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SChOOL GROWTh: This is the floor plan for the extended administrative wing and the new chapel. Completion of this project will be in late winter.

Hollowell and the head of the Advancement Office, Terese Carson. Mr. Hollowell is acting as the spokesperson behind the development and the campaign, while Mrs. Carson collaborated with Father for the September 24 annual fund dinner. The dinner was held inside the Roncalli gym this year as opposed to The Atrium or Primo’s. “It’s more cost efficient to do it in the gym, and it will give our guests who come to the annual fund dinner a chance to see the construction that’s going on,” said Wilmoth. With massive construction comes a big price tag. The overall price of adding a new front entrance, new chapel shell, chapel interior, stained glass windows, chapel tower, Marian shrine and chapel bell will amount to $1,200,000. This is a hefty sum, but it pales in comparison to the addition of the special needs classrooms, fine arts classrooms and the auditorium which topped out at $5,000,000. Although estimates differ, completion of this project will be done by late winter or early spring.

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Michigan, Nevada, Rhode Island, California and Oregon all hit jobless rates of over 12%. Indiana stands at 9.9%.

Today, the Apple iPhone 3Gs are receiving multimedia messaging on the new phones.

Children in Indianapolis are walking 3.3 miles at Military Park and the Canal Walk at the White River State Park today to help pay for their college tuition.

On Monday, September 28, Mr. Weisenbach will give a presentation on his trip to Italy, focusing on Pope John XXIII’s life. The talk will be in the auditorium from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Tune in this Sunday at 8:20 p.m. to NBC to watch the Colts play on the road against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Mr. Phil Milroy joined the Roncalli faculty this year as a new English and speech teacher. A graduate

of Notre Dame, he majored in English and philosophy and earned a Master’s degree in education. He spent two years in Florida, while participating in the Alliance of Catholic Education (ACE), which is a two-year teaching program that combines coursework with teaching towards a Masters of Education degree at a Catholic school. Once arriving in Florida, it didn’t take him long to adjust to the weather. “I felt bad for the students that thought it was cold at 40 degrees.” Given the chance, Mr. Milroy decided to leave Florida and come back to Indiana to teach. After hearing great things about RHS, he decided to apply. “I applied for [ a job at] Roncalli because I heard they put emphasis on “Catholic” as much as the “school” part, and I also got so many recommendations that I thought I’d give it a try.” Mr. Milroy attended St. Bartholomew Catholic School in Columbus for grade school and Columbus North High School. In high school, Mr. Milroy ran track for a year, participated in several academic competitions and plays, and was also involved in his parish’s youth ministry. Even as a sophomore in high school, he had planned on being an English teacher. While he spends his time teaching with the students, he says that what he likes most about Roncalli is that everyone here is treated like a person and not just run through the program like a machine.

NEW REBEL TEACHER: Mr. Milroy is excited to be teaching at Roncalli.

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A commemoration of the day:the stories of two Rebels

BY adair dorsettStaff Writer

Eight years ago marked one of the most shocking tragedies to ever occur in the

United States. On September 11, 2001, four U.S. planes were hijacked by 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists. The first plane hit the World Trade Cen-ter’s North Tower at 8:46 a.m., followed by the attack on the South Tower roughly 20 minutes later. At 9:37, American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, kill-ing 125. Not even a half hour later, the fourth plane, which was intended to wreck the White House, went down in an open Pennsylvanian field. The September 11th attacks on New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania influenced not only the way Americans felt, but their trust in security. Most U.S. citizens have their own vivid im-

age or memory of the event; here are two Rebels’ stories. Madeline Koenig, a freshman, was in first grade and living in Virginia on the day of the attacks. She recalls where she was and what she was doing at the time. “I was in school (Holy Cross Academy in Fredricksburg, Va., not far from Wash-ington D.C.) watching a religious virtues movie. I remember sitting in the classroom and kids kept getting up and leaving; we didn’t know what was going on. We found out that some of my friends’ parents were in the Pentagon – some were killed and some were okay,” said Koenig. Differing from Madeline’s experience of the day, Kelsey Harrington, a junior, has her own remembrance. She was eight years

old when the September 11 tragedy hit. Kelsey recalls the solemn feeling around school. “People were not as happy. It was chaotic that day because we were so young and didn’t know what was happening. All we did was listen to the radios, not sure of what was going on,” said Harrington. 2,974 people died on that day, excluding the 19 hijackers. 1,366 of those people died immediately from the impact on the North Tower, as 600 were killed instantly from the impact on the South. There were 411 recorded deaths of emergency workers who rushed to the scene in an effort to save the lives of others. September 11th was the day disaster struck America, a day that will never be forgotten.

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1. What was Adam’s favorite thing he did last summer?

Summer Field Studies Summer Field Studies Cross Country practice

2. What is Adam’s favorite color? Green Green Pink

3. Who is the one person that Adam would die to meet?

Lance Armstrong Jessica Alba Lady GaGa

4. What is Adam’s favorite restaurant? Taco Bell Taco Bell Rally’s

5. What is Adam’s favorite Cross Country memory?

The insane bus rides on the way back from meets

Winning Pendleton junior year

Either getting beat by a 40-year-old his senior year or

winning the Pendleton race

6. What does Adam want to be when he grows up?

Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer or BioMed A rodeo clown

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kim brAdleyAdam’s Girlfriend

mr. litzCross Country Coach

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BY alix richardsonStaff Writer

In MemorySeptember 25, 2009

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The Freshman check list

Use a book bag: Book bags reduce trips to lockers and helps you stay organized.

Note Cards: Note cards can be applied to any subject and are great for reviewing.

Take all stairwells: Try taking the back stairwells to avoid tardies and conjestion.

Get involoved: Roncalli has a club or sport for everyone. Joining with a friend can make the experience less intimidating.

*Go to Roncalli.org/students for club information*

*WARNING: Don’t attempt to cram entire locker into bag*

The change from grade school to high school is a big one, socially and academically. Check out these helpful tips to make the transition easier.

Top 10 Annoying

Millions of gossip-hungry men and women log onto Facebook everyday. With the growing popularity of the site, even Roncalli has signed

up with a student council page. Facebook is a place to stay connected with friends and family and to get your name out there for a business. Unfortunately, some members (and friends of your own) take the term “annoying facebookers” to the next level. Here are the top 10 most annoying characteristics of an annoying facebooker.

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10. Excessive Poking- We cannot really feel that.

9. Application Sending- If we wanted to join your group, we would have already.

8. FBO “Facebook Official” - As much as we care about your relationship status, do you not want a private life?

7. Farmville- Yes, it is fun, but having to be on in exactly one day to farm your soybeans is a little excessive, right?

6. Same Name Photo Albums-You would think we could be a little more creative than “summer ‘09” 30 times over.

5. Chronic Friend Adders- You should not add someone just because they’re your brother’s friend. If the two of you were friends, they would have added you a long time ago.

4. Facebook IM- If you say hi and I don’t say hi back, stop saying it. There is a reason I am not responding.

3. Comment Crazy- Even if you may have something brilliant to say, you should not comment on something someone did not leave for you. If they wanted you to see it, then they would have sent it to you.

2. TMI’ers- Come on, it is your personal information. It does not need to be broadcast for the world to see.

1. Constant Status Updates- We do not need to know what you are doing every second of the day. You don’t need to stop whatever you’re doing just to let Facebook know.

New faces seen in the halls of Roncalli can be attributed to the Foreign Exchange Program. Senior Fabrizio DeVenere is a foreign exchange student

from Milano, Italy, and attended school at Guglielmo Marconi Gorgonzola. Fabrizio, who lives with the Braun family, says it’s like his second family and he is, “lucky to stay with them.” He chose to come to the U.S. because he thought it would be a wonderful experience and he saw it as an opportunity to change his life. In his free time, Fabrizio enjoys hanging out with friends, jogging, sports, reading books such as “La Fisica Secondo I Supereroi” and “Biography of Slayer” along with listening to music like Iron Maiden and Metallica. Junior Hee-chul Shin is from Seoul, South Korea. While living there, he attended Dunkook University High School. Hee-chul joined the soccer team at Roncalli and is living with Jonathan Welch and his family. He decided to come to the U.S. because of his interest in the English language. In his spare time he likes to play Xbox with his brother. Hee-chul’s favorite subject is math and his favorite color is white. At Roncalli he enjoys all the students and staff. Junior Andre Herter has joined the RHS family this school year from Berlin, Germany. In Berlin, he goes to school at Leonardo-de-Vinci- Gymnasium. Andre misses his friends from home, but he enjoys living with Josh King and his family, who are family friends. Watching American football is his favorite thing about living in the U.S. He plans on joining the volleyball team and the ski club. “Amerika ist einfach nur geil,” which means America is simply great in German. Junior Maria Salio came from I.E.S. Padre Isla in Leon, Spain. She is living with Lauren Smith and her family. At Roncalli, Maria has joined the pro-life club and plans on joining the drama and German (her favorite subject) clubs. In her spare time she likes to read books such as “Twilight,” watch movies like “The Notebook,” listen to music, hang with friends and play the piano. She hopes to come back sometime after she returns home. From Lindenauschule in Hanau, Germany, Junior Sinan Yanik has joined Roncalli this school year. He is living with the Knight family. Hanging with friends, taking photographs, and playing sports is what Sinan likes to do in his spare time. His favorite subjects are German, biology and English and his favorite book is “Die Saulen der Erde.” Friendly, open people and mustang cars are his favorite things about living in the U.S.

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All For One Seniors help make the transition to high school easier for freshmen by volunteering to be a buddy BY kellY kernStaff Writer

This year, the senior class of 2010 took a different approach to welcoming the new group of freshmen to Roncalli

by using the first-ever freshmen senior buddy system. 160 seniors took part in the newly founded system, being paired up with 275 freshmen. The seniors are to check up on their buddy throughout the year and encourage their buddies to get involved, attend school events, and participate in spirit days. The purpose of the buddy system is to help freshmen adjust to the high school environment comfortably and to show them what RHS is really about. With many seniors taking part and giving positive feedback about the system, Mrs. Hartford plans on continuing it for years to come. “Next year we would like to make it so that the buddies are from the same parish. That way, they can talk and hangout outside of school and get to know each other,” said Hartford. With there being more freshmen then seniors participating, Mrs. Hartford encourages all seniors to contact someone with multiple buddies and ask to share.

TO 미국에 오신 것을 환영합니다Bienvenido a Estados Unidos

Willkommen in AmerikaAccetto a Americanata

WELCOME TO RONCALLI: Foreign Exchange students (left to right) Fabrizio DeVenere, Sinan Yanik, Hee-chul Shin, Andre Herter, and Maria Salio.

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Features

PARKING PAINS

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BY gaBi koenigStaff Writer

It’s 7:25 and Rita Rebel drives into the Roncalli parking lot. Panic sets in when she realizes there

is not an empty parking spot to be found. Just when she loses all optimism, a spot appears in

the very back of the lot by the Bubble. Rita whips into the spot, parks and takes off running toward

school because by now she knows she will definitely be late for first period...

Undoubtedly, the Roncalli population realized that the construction would cause a few troubles, yet the

current condition is beyond anyone’s expectations. The circle is closed off because of the construction, and a

newly created drop-off and pick-up pattern is in effect, causing even more traffic than usual. Parents now must

drive through the stadium parking lot since the auditorium is being used as the new entrance. Much of the stadium

parking will continue to be decreased as long as this pattern continues to be in effect.

As a result, students and faculty are scrambling to find available parking. Students, such as junior Maria Page, are not too

excited about this. “I think it’s really annoying that I have to walk a mile every day just to get to school.” Like most students,

she is forced to park in the Bubble lot; however, drivers may want to remember to check the lots by the gym for parking. These

areas don’t fill up quite as quickly. Casey Schoettle, a junior, believes that the limited parking has not been that big of a problem.

“The parking seems to me to be well organized and under control.” Although parking is a major problem now, students realize that

dealing with this issue presently will allow for a better future at Roncalli.

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Editorial PolicyWe accept letters to the editor from all faculty, staff, and students. They can be e-mailed to jalbertson@roncallihs.org or delivered to room 206. Please keep these letters short, roughly 200-300 words. They will be accepted under the circumstances that they are signed and noted to which article it is in response. Letters that contain misinformation or are meant to libel another will not be published. The decision to publish these will be decided by The Rebel Review adviser Mrs. Albertson. We also accept photographs and articles written by students, teachers, and staff members. Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service.

The Rebel Review StaffEditor-in-Chief: CJ Allard Staff Writer. Matt NeylonEditor-in-Chief: Blake Stegemiller Staff Writer: Kenzie NickellStaff Writer. Leah Bradley Staff Writer: Stephanie ReedStaff Writer: Max Browning Staff Writer: Alix Richardson Staff Writer: Adair Dorsett Staff Writer: Mackenzie RingenStaff Writer: Sheila Elsener Staff Writer: Conor RobertsStaff Writer: Shelby Ennis Staff Writer: Caitlin Kennedy Staff Writer: Michelle Schultz Staff Writer: Kelly Kern Staff Writer: Andrea Silcox Staff Writer: Gabi Koenig Staff Writer. Kristen West Staff Writer: Sean McNamara Adviser: Mrs. Albertson Staff Writer: Leigh Ann Hoagland

HIDE YOUR BEAGLE, VICK’S AN EAGLE.” “SACK VICK AND BOYCOTT

THE NFL.” These were some of the signs held outside the Philadelphia Eagles training facility on August 13th after the

Eagles signed former falcon, Michael Vick. He was convicted

to 23 months in prison for conspiracy in interstate

commerce/aid of unlawful animal fighting

venture. The signing of the former NFL star

and convicted felon has

drawn lots of attention throughout the United States- some good, and some bad. One

person who is against Michael Vick’s actions, yet forgiving, is world civilization teacher and four paws club mediator, Ms. Bemis. “Although he’s not a good role model for what he did, all people make mistakes,” commented Bemis. “It wouldn’t hurt to cut his salary by 20 million though,” she added sarcastically. Ms. Bemis is not the only person who believes in redemption. “I love animals, but I believe in second chances,” said junior Rebel, Rachael Rode. Mr. Verhiley mentioned a lot of players who received redemption in the NFL. “What about (Donte) Stallworth, Pacman (Jones), and (Ray) Lewis? What the heck.” The players that Mr. Verhiley mentioned were all examples of professional athletes who have made big mistakes, but received much less punishment than Vick. Hopefully Michael Vick has learned his lesson from his past mistakes like most other NFL players. “I know I’ve done some terrible things, made a horrible mistake. Now I want to be part of the solution and not the problem,” Vick said after his return to the NFL. Only time will tell if he stays true to his word.

REDEMPTIONRoncalli Rebels weigh in on Michael Vick

dispute with many strong opinionsBY Conor roBerts & sean MCnaMaraStaff Writers

Txting while drivin is no LOL matter :[

It is something nearly everyone is guilty of, and laws are being passed to ban it; however, teens at Roncalli refuse to give up their love of texting while driving, even if it is a matter of life or death. According to a national survey, each year 21 percent of fatal car crashes are the result of cell phone usage. While this number seems staggering, teens do not appear to be coming to terms with the seriousness of the situation at

hand. Reality is, when your phone vibrates with a text message from your best friend, your first instinct is to open your phone and text them back. It seems as if everyone has gotten so good at driving with their knees and almost everyone can even type the message, but this should not be something that allows bragging rights. Did you know your reaction time is 20 percent greater while driving drunk than while texting and driving? An entire day is spent talking about the repercussions of drinking while driving, but do drivers education teachers

ever show disturbing films about texting while driving? While the media is hammering teenage drivers as the lead culprits behind this issue, role models, such as parents, are also causing some of the accidents. With phones becoming increasingly high-tech, adult drivers are using drive-time to finish that e-mail that the boss demanded five minutes ago. The bottom line is, waiting the extra five minutes to reply to a text could be the difference between life and death.

An increase in teenage death behind the wheel is attributed to a growing popularity of textingBY alix riChardson & GaBi KoeniGStaff Writers

A CONFIDENTIAL LETTERAngelo was eight or nine years old when his parents, encouraged by their pastor and the local teacher, sent him to the fine episcopal college of Celano. It took Angelo about four hours daily to walk there and back. Often the boy returned to Sotto il Monte after dark, only to begin his studies tired and listless. He could not expect any help from his parents, for they had never learned Latin.Exhausted by the physical effort, he one day lost his ability to concentrate; he no longer wished to sit down at his books with his earlier zeal. His parents urged him in vain. Then they hit upon a way in which they could avoid giving him a good old-fashioned lecture; a friendly local priest could do it for them. Quickly the father wrote a letter and sent Angelo personally to deliver it to the priest. On his way, Angelo, suspecting something unpleasant, tore the envelope open, read its contents, and ripped up the letter which asked the priest to give him a real scolding. The incident had a salutary effect on his whole life; never again did he need to be urged to study.

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The Rebel Review wants you, as a Roncalli student, to learn more about our school’s namesake. Each month, we will be including a paraphrased excerpt from the book “A Pope Laughs,” by Kurt Klinger

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The fall sports teams are well into their seasons now. With all of the teams racking up “W’s” on their stat sheets, they each have something to look forward to in the

future. Every Rebel on the course, field and court hopes for a successful 2009 fall sports season. The boys soccer team opened its 2009 season with a redeeming 1-0 victory over Southport. This year’s soccer squad is looking to make its third consecutive appearance at the semi-state round in the IHSAA tournament. “Our team is doing very well; we all get along,” said senior Ryan Ables. Sophomore Drew Oehrle’s full-field goal even appeared on Channel One News’ “Play of the Week.” The Rebels compete in the county tournament at the end of this month. Although the Lady Rebel soccer team began the season with a rough start, they promise a strong season with their successive wins against Franklin Community and Plainfield. Despite their losses, they always manage to bring in large and enthusiastic crowds of Rebels to the stands. While last year’s sectional title belongs to the Lady Rebels; they are shooting for their seventh sectional title in the last 10 years. “We are doing pretty well, we just need to score a little more,” said senior keeper Liz Farrington.

Being the #1 girls golf team in the state and sectional champs allows for a little bragging rights. Finishing 4th in last year’s state tournament, the Lady Rebels expect nothing less. The team’s biggest challenge is to “not get overconfident,” according to junior Jamie Caylor. “We have to keep our mental game strong.” The golfers’ mental attitude is what has helped achieve a 13-4 record. And their minor losses were a l l second place finishes. Their goal is a state

championship, and it comes closer in reach with their first place win in

the Marion County and sectional tournaments. The team competes

tomorrow in regional play at Smock Golf Course

The Rebel football team is off to a strong start this

season. They managed to defeat Southport in the season

opener and impressively blew out Franklin Central the following week. They also manhandled Plainfield as well as Scecina. Unfortunately, the Rebels lost a hard-fought game to rival Bishop Chatard. Despite the tough loss, the team still has huge expectations for this year. When asked

what these expectations were, senior quarterback, Tom Young simply replied,

“Win State. No Excuses.” With this attitude and confidence, the football team hopes to fulfill their “Dream.” They will face the Cathedral Irish

tonight at Roncalli Stadium.

Year after year it seems the Roncalli volleyball team dominates its opponents. Once again the Lady Rebels have opened up the season on top of their game. In addition to sweeping Cathedral, they also won the Providence Early Bird Invitational and this week swept Perry Meridian. With still many games left in their season, the team hopes to keep crushing their adversaries. The team has really molded together, which is another reason they are doing so well. “I love my teammates!” exclaimed senior outside hitter, Natalie Cahill. “There is no other team I’d rather be on!” The Rebels look forward to continuing their success and eventually competing for the State title. The Boys tennis team has gotten off to a great start this season and shows no signs of slowing down. They use an interesting metaphor to motivate themselves. “Our team shirt shows a bear and a shark, the kings of land and water, respectively. I use both of the elements to motivate me. The water, representing the blood, sweat and tears I put in the game I so dearly love, and the bear representing the court. I aspire to play my hardest with both of these in mind each match,” said Rebel Tony Traina when asked about his aspirations for the season. They have only suffered four losses and received a third place finish in the Terre Haute South Invite. The tennis team hopes to keep this momentum up as they begin to close out their season. Despite a rocky start, the boys cross country team still keeps running hard. When asked about the goals for the season, senior Alex Schoettle said plainly, “run fast.” They did just that as they went on to place second at the Whiteland Invite. The runners hope to use this good outing as a way to turn around their luck. There are still plenty of kilometers for the boys to run, so they hope to continue their latest successes.

The Rebel girls cross country is trying to find some consistency in adding W’s to their grueling schedule. “We need to prove to everyone that Roncalli can be a big competitor in cross country,” said sophomore runner, Morgan Farnworth. The team certainly proved to everyone that they are a force to be reckoned with at the Whiteland Invite where they placed 2nd. The team also finds motivation for their running in their fellow runners, as well as their coaches. “We all love each other and would do anything for one another… Coach Litz and Coach Verhiley do a good job of motivating us to push ourselves harder than we think we can go,” said Morgan.

Many Rebel students play sports outside of those offered

by Roncalli. Some of these include hockey, figure skating and various CYO sports. Junior Katie Stamper figure skates at the Pan American Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. Stamper started figure skating four times a week in 2007. “I got interested in figure skating after watching

the 2006 Winter Olympics, held in Torino, Italy,” said Stamper. During practice, she works on jumps and spins to be

used in her routine choreographed by her

coach. While performing her choreography, Katie

lets her nerves loose, and she feels very graceful.

Figure skating brings Katie many fun experiences. “My favorite moment from figure skating was going to the World Games in Boise, Idaho.” There, she won the gold medal. Some of her other honors have been appearances in various parades such as the Indy 500, St. Patrick’s Day and the Miracle Mile.

Katie hopes that her figure skating will end up taking her to the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia. The piece of advice Katie has for people interested in figure skating is, “It can be hard, but hard work will make it better.” This winter she will be taking a break from her figure skating in hopes of becoming a Rebel gymnast. She also will be competing in the 800-meter run this spring in track.

Rebel junior Katie Stamper brings home gold at the World Games

Skating into the Future

BY Conor roBerts, Matthew neYlon and sean MCnaMaraStaff Writers

FALL SPORTS UPDATE

BY Max BrowningStaff Writers

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Former Purdue Boilermaker Drew Brees has thrown for 669 yards and 9 touchdowns as he led the New Orleans Saints to a 2-0 record.

Ranked number one in the state, the girls golf team is the favorite heading into tomorrow’s Regionals.

Lucas Oil Stadium is ranked third in “wow factor” among the 32 NFL stadiums in a recent poll on espn.com.

The Indiana Fever are in the Eastern Conference Finals after sweeping the Washington Mystics in their best-of-three series.

The Dallas Cowboys recorded the largest crowd ever to watch an NFL game in their home opener with an announced attendance of 105,121 people.

Pictured left: Max SmockPictured above: Charlie Kolisek

Pictured: Katie Stamper

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Fall into Fashion10 looks that the fashion world says you should wear this fall

As the air chills and the leaves change, so should your wardrobe. Just because you are feeling cold, does not mean you cannot look hot.

Nicole Wolters“I use the styles of the past for my inspiration. I

tend to stick with simple clothing, but I like certain pieces to stand out, like my shoes. Also, online shopping is a fun way to find unique clothing.“

Madelyn Fry“Sweaters are and will always be my

favorite. Also, I manage to find some pretty neat stuff at the Goodwill in Carmel, like

this satchel.”

Hannah Barker“I like simple pieces that I can dress up or down. I love when an outfit is comfortable but also makes me feel

pretty.”

What was the reason for growing facial

hair?– “It was mainly a joke. We wanted to see who could grow a mustache

the longest over the summer. I didn’t

enjoy it, but I didn’t want to lose, and so

made it last until the first day of school-

picture day.”–When Mr. Crosley was asked, he said jokingly, “It’s a tribute to Billy Mays, duh. C’mon now.”Which teachers were involved?– “There were the main four which were: Mr. Verhiley, Mr. Shafer, Mr. North, who wussed out like the second day and me. Mr. Wetzel heard about it as well and got on board real quick. Mr. Crosley was in on it as well, but he started late r than us original four. As for Mr. Striby, he didn’t do it with us, he just did it for his own pleasure. The main idea was to just grow a mustache, but they grew beards as well. I was not a fan of that idea at all, so I stuck with the mustache only.”How long did you grow it?– “Well I started on Father’s day because that was the last day that I shaved. Then I shaved it off on picture day.”Why did you shave it off?– “I hated it. The entire time I did not enjoy any part of it. My wife hated it also, and my daughter kept picking at it and pulling on it.”Would you possibly grow another one?– “I probably wouldn’t just for the fun of it, but if there was a good reason behind it, then why not.”

“The Mustache Clash”

DENIM: Whether they are destroyed, skinny or boyfriend style, jeans are always a must. Casual by day, dressy by night, jeans can easily be transformed from day time cool to evening chic. Whatever your style, preppy or rocker, jeans are a staple in every fashionista’s wardrobe.

TIGHTS: Whoever said you could not show off your legs in the fall? Go crazy with texture, color, and pattern. Anything goes this fall.

BLAZERS: Do not throw out your summer favorites just yet ladies. Blazers and cardigans are the perfect tools to cover your shoulders and shield your arms from the changing wind. Pair your favorite sundress with a knit cardigan or menswear blazer and quite literally fall into fashion.

HATS: Having a bad hair day? Cover it up with a French-inspired beret, or dare to be daring in a hat similar to Michael Kors’ new bright fury creations.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Glitter and shine this season with sequence, or update a simple blouse with layers of ruffles! Do not be scared to take things to the next level.

TRENCH COAT: Keep warm this fall without looking frumpy. Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn with the classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s trench! Cinched at the waist, it will create the illusion of an hourglass figure.

DRESSES: With homecoming just around the corner, dresses are at the top of every high school girls’ shopping list. Look out for draping, big bottom volume, one-armed sleeve, and the timeless little black dress.

ROCK AND ROLL: Rock out this fall with leather: pants, motorcycle jackets and even dresses! Do not forget your silver studs and chains to really get into the rocker spirit.

OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS: While over-the-knee boots may seem over-the-top for the typical high school student, they are walking all over the pages of this month’s fashion magazines. Pair them with skinny jeans or a little dress to look like you too have just stepped off the runway.

TOTALLY 80’S: Teens like to claim they are nothing like their parents; however, it seems like we may be dressing in the same styles. With one-shouldered looks, neon colors and extravagant shoulder pads, this fall’s fashion is reinventing the 80’s. Maybe leave behind the big hair and blush.

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Teachers sport new looks as school begins

BY mackenzie ringenStaff Writer

Mr. Crosley Mr. Wetzel

Mr. Verhiley Mr. Shafer

Mr. Traylor

OTHER NOTABLE BEARDS

BY SHeiLa eLSener & LeaH BraDLeYStaff Writers

Q: Who is older and by how long?A: “Cassie by three minutes.”-Kaitie

Q: When is your birthday?A: December 3rd

Q: Do you get annoyed when other people call you guys by the wrong name?

A: “No, we are used to it.”-CassieQ: Would you say there is any difference between you

two?A: “None really, we do a lot together.”-Cassie

Q: What are some advantages/disadvantages of being a twin?

A: “No one knows your name.”-Kaitie“Help with your homework.”-Cassie

Q: What is one interesting fact about you two?A: “We won a Most Identical Twin Contest when we

were three.”-KaitieQ: Is there any competition between you guys?A: “Sports! We are really competitive.”-CassieQ: What is the best thing about being a twin?

A: “It is all good.”-KaitieFavorites

Music Genre- CountrySubject- Math

Sports- Cross Country and GymnasticsColor- Pink (C.S.) and Blue (K.S)

Twin Talk Twins are found everywhere throughout the world. Here at Roncalli we have many twins, including sophomores Kaitie and Cassie Schultheis

BY SHeLBY enniSStaff Writer

Kaitie Schultheis Cassie Schultheis

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